Cooking for Brevitt

More Yo Gabba Gabba!

If you remember awhile back I was lucky enough to come across Yo Gabba Gabba and my life hasn't been the same since. The characters are hilarious, Biz Markie is a regular, it was created by the lead singer of the Aquabats, they released Pick It Up - I really could go on and on!

So I was happy to see Boston.com pick up on this show with a feature this morning - Preschool and Cool. Very cool article covering how the show has evolved from something targeted to kids only and has now entered hipster status. Also very cool to learn about W!ldbrain, the company behind Yo Gabba Gabba and Kid Robot. Make sure to check out the work they have produced, think you will be surprised on how much they have put out recently.

Go read the article before I send Muno after you!

Bostonians Hate Big Umbrellas

Hopefully everyone remembers my rant from earlier this year when I was assaulted yet again by people on the T with huge ass umbrellas - if not, go check out the story here: Huge Umbrella People. Although the weather has been really nice in Boston lately, you just know that around the corner someone is waiting with their umbrella.....itchy to open that baby up and probably bop you in the face with it.

So I was really happy when I stumbled onto a post from Bostonia Rantida highlighting her encounters with the Umbrella People. She has a really funny writing style and her frustrations with huge umbrellas made me laugh. Go check out 'Shut Your Fucking Golf Umbrella' and leave her some comments - that's some good shit!

Also make sure to read her other posts, there is some good stuff there and remember Huge Umbrella People in Boston - watch out where you are going!

Thank You Kid Robot

It took a little longer than expected, but my new coat arrived yesterday morning fresh from California. I was a bit worried that the delay would mean the coat would show up while I'm gone on business, but the folks over at Kid Robot did a great job sending this over.

Curious what I think, aren't ya?!?

• Super happy with the fit - was worried it was going to be longer than it was, but stops perfectly at the waist
• Kinda boring in beige, but the liner makes up for
• Tons of weird little pockets all over the place
• Yes - it is a stretchy coat
• Hood is huge and really does keep out the rain well
• Number 53 of 96!

Regarding Kid Robot:

• Seems like they got swamped right as I ordered and was worried that I'd never get the coat as getting a response from customer service was impossible
• That all changed though when I received multiple emails about the shipment - so good stuff!
• They even upgraded to Next Day Air due to the delay and credited my card for all shipping expenses...nice!
• Plus they threw in a SketBot which is pretty damn cool

So really happy with the purchase and glad I get to wear it while the weather is pretty crappy here in Boston. Good thing is that because it is so light, I'll even be able to wear it during the summer if it rains - good stuff!

Go check out their shit and if you are into collectibles or limited edition clothing - make sure to buy something!

New Coat!

I finally stopped debating with myself on whether or not I should buy this coat I found - it's expensive and do I really need it? Hmm....then I just said fuck it, it's a hot ass coat and with only 96 of them being made....dizzzz-amn!

It should arrive sometime next week, but check out the pics!

Sleeves Clothing

Ok - I'm a big fan of tattoos, really I am, but I think there is a line that shouldn't be crossed and that line is a company called - Sleeves Clothing. Now I'll give it to them for being innovative and offering something I really haven't seen anywhere else, but most of the concepts they have just don't sit well with me.

See, to me a tattoo is symbolic of something important in your life. Whether that was a moment you always want to remember or a reminder of the mistakes you've made.....even beautifully crafted pieces have stories and reasons behind them. So to see a fake tattoo like this is pretty weird.

Check out the guys selection which is the worst of the bunch. Some of the girl's stuff is pretty nice actually - I'm a big fan of the boy shorts and camisole, but please don't wear them together...yikes!

So props for being unique, but if you are that interested in tattoos - go check out a shop and get a small piece. Just remember they stay with you forever.

Adidas Superstars: NBA Campaign

It's been many years since I owned a nice pair of shelltoes and after seeing the new ad campaign from Adidas supporting the new NBA Superstars collection - I just might have to go out and pick up a pair.....especially the Celtics version.

Adidas has 30 new designs, one for each NBA team - plus a signature track from Dan the Automater for each city as well. They have also launched a new microsite off of their Basketball section which features each design and all of the tracks for download - go check it out!

So, what the hell does this cool advertising campaign have to do with the MBTA you ask? Well - the shit is everywhere.......well, not really but at North Station the ads are everywhere. Harvard Square on the other hand is currently the mecca for Kellogg's cereal apparently. I am actually a big fan of ads in and around the T - it's much better to look at that crap than stare at the track or a wall for the few minutes it takes for the train to arrive.

What's interesting is that Adidas has a tradition of pushing out limited edition collections just like this. Another recent entry was their World City Superstar collection......

I have a good feeling on which shop developed these campaigns, but could be wrong. Either way - it's a great campaign, but offline and online pieces are really well put together.

Check out the entire NBA Superstars Collection over at Adidas and pick your favorite, but please please please - do not buy these:

Huge Umbrella People

So it's January in Boston which would normally mean it's cold as shit and snow covers the ground, but because Mother Nature hates us it was 68 degrees on Saturday and today it's raining....................and when it's raining, you know what that means - umbrellas and because we are American and need to Super Size everything - we have Huge Umbrellas.

I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of umbrellas to begin with. It's only rain people, it won't hurt you. Although, I don't really have any hair so that might play into it as well. Plus, I will say that the small travel umbrellas do come in handy now and then. My gripe is with these fucking huge umbrellas that everyone seems to have now.

My question is why?

• Why must you use an umbrella that could fit an entire family under it?
• Why do you wield said umbrella with no concern for those around you?
• Do you realize that just because you have an umbrella and aren't looking where you are going - does NOT mean that I should move out of the way for you - stop being lazy and open your eyes.

Now I have no issues with you protecting your Soul Glo, Perm, Mousse Spikes, Frosted Tips, Dread Locks, Flock of Seagulls, Brokaw Wedge or whatever else you call the salad on your head from the rain. My problem is when you have an umbrella the size of a small planet that you then use without concern for other people.

So for those in Greater Boston if you aren't looking where you are going and walk right into a tall guy in a scally cap, it's me and I'm not sorry - you should look where you are going.

The Coniglio Hat

So spending time this morning on totally random blogs and found We Make Money Not Art through a link on Wired. There is some pretty interesting and crazy things there, but one in particular caught my eye - The Conigilo Hat.

Ears down - music is flowing free, but pull the ears up and bam - no music! Cool concept, but ummm.......not sure how I would feel about walking down the street with a pink bunny hat on my head.

Check more out at the designer's site: Miss-Tal.